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Exclusive: SA’s Covid-19 govt advisor Prof Salim Karim sheds light how far his reach goes

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It’s easy to pick holes in a strategy which affects nearly 60 million lives – it’s entirely another thing to take full responsibility for your part in it and to own up when things don’t work. In this exclusive story, Professor Salim Karim, the man leading the way on scientific coronavirus advice to Health Minister, Dr Zweli Mhkize, gives us unique insight into just how far his reach goes, what he can advise on, and what he has no control over. - Chris Bateman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2 Jul 2020 5AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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